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Treatment Week #10 and here’s to all treats, and no tricks!

Yay we are back on our routine.  Mornings are way better for me!  Even though Lyle has
us leave super early, we have plenty of time with traffic and such.
 
This was day 1 of cycle 4.  It started out with bloodwork, which was quick and painless. 
Then we went for a visit with the Nurse Practitioner, which went smooth. She is so
helpful with ALL our questions.  She says everything is looking good.  She has ordered
an MRI for the week of November 14th.  The goal is to see if the CHEMO has done its
 
Recap on last week, which started out “crummy” but ended up being a great week.  The
steroids had me rearranging the pantry, the linen closet and moving things around for
the 15+ time in the living room.  I am still having many more good days then bad.  And
the bad days aren’t too terrible.  Those days tend be later in the week, and I am just
very tired and rest a lot.  I am still dealing with heartburn, but I am finding tricks to help.
Happy Halloween!  I carried my, “Boo Bag” that my mom made me probably 25 years
ago.  It was full of candy so I could “treat” everyone that helps me on this journey.

 

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  1. AnonymousNovember 2, 2022 at 3:57 AM

    🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻continued prayers for you Mary

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  2. AnonymousNovember 2, 2022 at 1:21 PM

    Praying for you my friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  3. AnonymousNovember 3, 2022 at 8:35 PM

    Love you 🥰 and glad you are keeping your move and groove on 😘 MT

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